THAILAND
Overview
Chiang Mai is considered the gateway city of Thailand, located in the northern part of the country. Chiang Mai is not only famous for tourism but also serves as a cultural exchange hub, where nations meet when entering and leaving Thailand. With such a beautiful name, Chiang Mai is also known as the rose of northern Thailand. With its diverse nature, lush ecology, and pleasant, cool climate, Chiang Mai truly attracts tourists visiting Thailand. Alongside the natural scenery are architectural structures of temples. This harmonious combination supports each other and creates a Chiang Mai that is incredibly sacred and rich in the ancient culture of Thailand.
Itinerary
Arrival in Chiang Mai, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time free and stroll around.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour. After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.
11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
15:00 : Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants
15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Morning after breakfast, time would be free at your own until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destinations.
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Includes/Excludes
Includes
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing or single room with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private car (Except join in tour by sharing transfer)
- Water & cool towels
- All entrance fees & rickshaw.
- Government taxes & service charge
Excludes
- International/Domestic Airfares.
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
- Other services are not mentioned in the program
- International flight tickets and airport taxes in economy class/business class
- Visa fees upon arrival in Thailand (according to the Nationality of the travelers)
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travelers’ Personal insurance.
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.
- Porters at hotel
- Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 06:30 am: 15$ per way
- Peak/High season surcharges & Compulsory dinner…
FAQs
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